Volunteering

The work of our paid staff is enhanced by the skills and knowledge that our volunteers bring. They are valued members of Age Concern Glenrothes and we are very grateful for the time and energy that they give us. Volunteers are involved in the day to day activities of our organisation, and their thoughts, ideas and feedback are regularly sought through Volunteer Meetings.

If you are interested in volunteering, please give us a call on 01592 756316; or complete our Application Form and return it by post marked:

able to work within the Policies & Procedures of Age Concern Glenrothes.

For most of our volunteering roles, you do not need formal qualifications or previous experiences, as full training will be provided.

All volunteers will be fully checked through the Disclosure Scotland's Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

What types of volunteering are available?

Volunteering is a great way to gain valuable and rewarding experience and give others the benefit of your knowledge. You become a member of a team and usually, the more effort you put in, the more satisfaction you get out. It is an opportunity to make new friends in a friendly and welcoming organisation.

Take a look at our volunteer roles:

Day Service Volunteer - supporting clients and assisting in the delivery of a programme of activities that offer physical and mental stimulation appropriate to clients needs and preferences. Day Service Volunteer Role Description (MS Word)

Befriender Volunteer - improving the quality of life of an older person in the community/in their own home by providing support and/or assistance with outings, practical tasks or hobbies. Befriender Volunteer Role Description (MS Word)

Volunteer Director - making a difference to older people in the community/gaining knowledge and experience in strategic management, leadership and governance. Volunteer Director Role Description (MS Word)

Interested in sharing your interests through volunteering?

Do you have an interest, skill or passion that you would like to share with older people? Our Active Ageing Sessions are always looking for volunteers to come in to do art, dance, singing, crafts, give talks, lead gentle exercise sessions and more.

What do we offer our volunteers?

Travel Expenses

Travel expenses are reimbursed at 45p per mile within the Glenrothes boundary for those driving in, and bus fare capped at £5 per session on receipt of tickets.

Volunteer Training

We offer valuable training sessions to volunteers either in house or led by external training providers. Courses available include:

Induction

Emergency First Aid at Work

Moving & Handling

Elementary Food Hygiene

Health Issues Affecting Older People

Basic Dementia Awareness

Advanced Dementia Awareness

Our induction training, which is mandatory for every volunteer, covers our policies and procedures, personal safety, and confidentiality.

We think it is important for volunteers to keep up to date with their skills and changes which affect what we do as an organisation. With that in mind we support them to expand their knowledge and personal development.